Pretty Much Done

Well, classes are finally over but it seems as I've passed one set of hoops to jump through, another appear on the horizon.
I was told I was staying in my current place of residence on campus until the end of May, however I've just recently found out that I need to move out most likely on Monday. So, all that cleaning I should have been doing during finals week, I didn't because...well I thought I didn't have to. And now I do.
Not the biggest thing in the world to worry about, but something else. :)
Susie is staying local. She has a place to stay and a semi-full time job. I say semi because she'll be staying at the Catholic Worker, a community of sorts in South Bend and in exchange for free room and board, she works/volunteers there. So, some of her time will be devoted to that, but she also has a full-time job on campus as well. It's a big blessing to say the least.
I do not know what this summer will hold. I do not know how Bethel Catering will go, or how I will enjoy working 30-35 (maybe...dare I say 40) hours a week again. Once I get into the groove of things, it becomes second nature and I actually begin to enjoy it, especially now being local with people I know around who I can spend time with.
Some friends from back home called last night and it looks like we may hang out sometime soon. This will be...something else. It's been a few years since I've seen some of these guys. We'll see how it goes.

I should update, I suppose...

Life. Is. Crazy.
Finals this week...oh boy. So much work to do, but I see the light.
Stayin' local this summer, working for the computer lab and for Sodexho Catering. By June, both combined will be about 40 hours. That will definitely do.
I don't know where Susie will be, and neither does she currently. It's a little scary because up until this point, the "plan" was that she would stick around until August, but plans change as they so often do, so she may be home quite a bit sooner than previously anticipated. (I'm avoiding using the word "expected" because I do not like expectations...they cause trouble, especially when not met.) I don't like the idea of distance, but...it will be okay. I don't know what that means right now, but I know things will be okay.
Next semester is looking quite nice. I'm getting off campus with 4 other solid, quality guys. Three of them are going to Notre Dame in the fall and myself and the 5th man are staying at Bethel for our senior year. It will be nice to have a townhouse to ourselves, not have to deal with curfew, or that pesky rated R movie rule. And despite being 21, I still am not drinking until my time at Bethel is done. The Notre Dame boys will be able to indulge and that's fine. They have that freedom and I won't hold them to a "no-alcohol" rule by any means. And next semesters schedule is looking awesome. Ask me about it sometime. I'll tell you. Best semester yet as far as open time is concerned. And Philosophy of Film course? Heck. Yes.
God...has been aloof these days, well, I have been aloof these days. It would have pained me to say that before, but it is what it is, and I'm not above being broken and distant which are two things I'm definitely recognizing in myself lately. School gets so busy.
This summer will be good, so good. No homework constantly looming over my head. My only *honest* worries will be budgeting money so I can eat everyday. That, and rent. I'm honestly hoping this will encourage and spur me on to begin and keep some sort of disciple in my life (some working out, some daily time with Dad....not in order of importance). Those are so much needed in my life right now. Some sort of...peace and relaxation that I desperately need but cannot seem to find anywhere other than in His presence.

Wowzers

Talk about a crazy Easter.
Did not
expect this weekend
at all.
All I can do is smile at this point and think back to....
...lot's of little hands and feet....and lots of cuddling
So so so many good meals.....
Zebras and camels and lemurs....oh my...
Bike ride to a babbling brook just to exist
Tears and snakes in a cemetery
Realizing each day it's getting easier and easier to love you, that it's no longer hard and bumpy but smooth and natural.
A stupid, prissy dog.
And more family....and more family.
Besides, it's just a salad. :)